Here’s a twist on lemonade, try making Tamarind juice out of the lovely pulp you made earlier. I made a gallon of this along with some Mango Lassi for a small gathering and watched them disappear. Prep time: 5 minutes Yield: 8 cups Click here to get the recipe for Tamarind Pulp. Note: Tamarind seeds, […]
Category: Beverages
Mango Lassi
There are about 1,100 varieties of mangoes in the world with a majority of the fruit coming from India. Mangoes are a wonderful summer fruit. They are delicious and nutritious. My Mom used to say (translated into English, of course) “In the morning, they are Gold, in the afternoon, Silver, and the evening, Brass”. In […]
Masala Chai
Masala chai has gained a lot of popularity in the West. However, it is a common drink in many Indian homes. Masala means powdered spice or spice paste. It can be comprised of any spice in crushed form. Hence, garam masala means “hot” masala (it’s hot because the spices used in it generate heat in […]
Indian Cold Remedies Part II
My daughter is sick again due to stress, air travel, and lack of sleep. Here is what I plied her with yesterday. I make this tea daily for myself for general health purposes and to help jump-start my day. It is made of my formula for Masala Chai plus two other ingredients for health. By […]